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prostrated

/pros-treyt/US // ˈprɒs treɪt //

匍匐在地,跪倒在地,匍匐在地的,匍匐前进

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v.有主动词 verb
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    pros·trat·ed, pros·trat·ing.

    • : to cast face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
    • : to lay flat, as on the ground.
    • : to throw down level with the ground.
    • : to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness.
    • : to reduce to physical weakness or exhaustion.
adj.形容词 adjective
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    • : lying flat or at full length, as on the ground.
    • : lying face down on the ground, as in token of humility, submission, or adoration.
    • : overthrown, overcome, or helpless: a country left prostrate by natural disasters.
    • : physically weak or exhausted.
    • : submissive.
    • : utterly dejected or depressed; disconsolate.
    • : Botany. lying flat on the ground.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.tired, worn
verboverwhelm; wear out
Antonyms

Examples

  • Prostrated thus, he sought relief from his affliction in the service of the continental army.

  • Prostrated in spirit, I sunk down among the rocks, covering my face with my hands.

  • Prostrated by mental exertion, Mrs. Wragge was pursuing the course of the omelette in dreams.

  • Prostrated with grief though she was, she consented to see me, and I was accordingly admitted to her presence.

  • Prostrated, exposed, and permanently expelled from ill-gotten power, the Oligarchy will cease to exist as a political combination.